Matthew Hatton admits that Yuri Nuzhnenko will be the best opponent he has ever faced. ‘Magic’ Matthew (39-4-2) makes the first defence of his European light-welterweight title against his Ukrainian mandatory challenger at Bolton Arena on July 16. Nuzhnenko (30-1-1) is a former WBA interim champion and Hatton says: “The opponents are getting better and…
Ricky Hatton believes younger brother Matthew Hatton is on track to landing a world title fight thanks to trainer Bob Shannon. Since teaming up with Shannon earlier this year, ‘Magic’ Matthew (39-4-2) has displayed his best ever form. A world title fight or a Los Angeles September showdown with unbeaten Mexican sensation Saul Alvarez has…
Peter Mitrevski Jnr is confident of shocking Martin Murray after being whipped into shape by Anthony Mundine. The Aussie (23-6-1) challenges the St Helens’ man (19-0) for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title at Bolton Arena on Friday July 16. Mitrevski Jnr, 30, has spent the last two months locked away in Sydney sparring with Australia’s…
Ukrainian star Yuri Nuzhnenko has promised to shatter Matthew Hatton’s world title hopes. Magic Matthew (39-4-2) will be on a brink of achieving his boxing ambition if he successfully defends his European welterweight title against his mandatory contender at Bolton Arena on Friday July 16. Nuzhnenko is a former interim WBA title holder. He suffered…
Dinnington based middleweight Peter Fedorenko is heading south today to join the rest of the Prizefighter line up for the filming of the promo at Sky TV studios. “I still cant quite believe it to be honest,” said Fedorenko. “I got the call that I was being given this chance and couldnt turn it down….
Star Boxing’s Heavyweight fan-favorite, Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO’s), known for his warrior-like performances inside the ring, has began parlaying his popularity into a career outside the ring. Though still active; Maddalone scored a 5th round TKO over Dominique Alexander in his last bout back in March at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City,…
In the main event at The Theatre at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Ivan Calderon of Puerto Rico, improved to 34-0-1 (6), with a unanimous decision to retain his WBO Flyweight Title over challenger Jesus Iribe of Mexico, who fell to 17-7-4 (10). Calderon waged a highly technical war in a bout which appeared difficult…
Matthew Hatton bids to show he’s a world class welterweight when he makes the first defence of his European title next month. ‘Magic’ Matthew (39-4-2) will face mandatory contender, Yuriy Nuzhnenko (30-1) at Bolton Arena on Friday July 16. Hatton, 29, is one of the most improved fighters in the division and proved that by…
Michael Acri Boxing Promotions brings professional boxing back to the VIP Tent at Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, with “Summer Brawl,†Wednesday, June 30, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main event will feature Pittsburgh’s “Lightning†Rod Salka (11-0, 3 KOs), in an eight-round lightweight battle against Harold Orji (6-2, 3 KOs), of Laurel,…
© Robert Brizel / Saddo Boxing All-Italian East Coast Light Heavyweight War in Atlantic City! Last Friday at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Diane Lee Fischer’s Dee Lee Productions hosted an exciting “Italian†fight card. In the main event, Chuck ‘The Professor’ Mussachio of Wildwood, New Jersey, won an exciting ten round…
Click the above Image for all Photos from this Event On Sunday at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England, First Team Promotions (PJ Rowson and Errol Johnson) hosted an afternoon of boxing entitled ‘Crunchtime at Lunchtime!’ which featured three Title bouts. Wayne Downing (West Bromwich) v Sean McKervey (Coventry) Vacant British Masters Welterweight Title Having…
Click the above Image for all Photos from this Event Bank Holiday weekend in the UK – and what could be nicer than a Sunday afternoon at the boxing! Steve Wood / VIP Promotions hosted a five card bill at the Copley Sports Centre in Stalybridge, Manchester, England yesterday which headlined local man Jon Kays….